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A best-selling book for mothers on how to nurse their babies could be updated to remove the words ‘womanly’ and ‘breastfeeding’ from its title.
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding has become a trusted guide for many new mums since it was first published by campaigners La Leche League (LLL) in 1958.
But the breastfeeding charity is now considering changing the title in what critics fear is an attempt to appease transgender lobby groups.
It comes after the Royal College of Midwives last week apologised for referring to mothers as ‘post-natal people’ in guidance on how to help newborns sleep better. The reference was later removed from its website.
A best-selling book for mothers on how to nurse their babies could be updated to remove the words ‘womanly’ and ‘breastfeeding’ from its title (stock image)
Ahead of publishing the ninth edition of the book, LLL has launched a survey among
